Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Marana, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Mentorship

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Marana, AZ is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This in-person, full-time role supports school-based services across itinerant sites in the Marana area.

You will implement IEP goals and therapy plans, collaborate with teachers and families, monitor progress, and maintain timely documentation and compliance. A passion for helping students and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona COTA license required.
• Active Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with occupational therapy services in the school setting.
• Implement IEP goals and therapy plans.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams.
• Partner with teachers and families to support carryover of skills.
• Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and compliance records.
• Monitor student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Skills

COTA license

Fingerprint clearance

Background check

Job description

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Pay Range: $35/hour

Job Description

Pay $35/hour | Marana, AZ | School Speech Language Pathology Assistant | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year

Position Details

Speech Language Pathology Assistant role.

Position for the 2026-2027 school year Marana, AZ area.

In-person, full-time position.

Itinerant, cover 3 sites to provide services.

About the Role

Hello COTAs! Come work with a woman and therapist run company doing what you love! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year in the Marana, AZ area. We’re seeking passionate and collaborative professionals who are excited to make a meaningful impact in the school-based setting.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay ($35/hour)
• W-2 employment with liability insurance included
• Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
• Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
• Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
• Mentorship and ongoing support from school-based professionals

What You'll Do

• Assist with occupational therapy services in the school setting
• Implement IEP goals and therapy plans
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams
• Partner with teachers and families to support carryover of skills
• Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and compliance records
• Monitor student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

What We're Looking For

• Active Arizona COTA License
• Active Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must pass background check and drug screening
• Experience in school-based or pediatric settings preferred but not required

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!